Nuclear Supply Chain Manager

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Nuclear Supply Chain Manager
Dalkia
Hinkley Point C

Dalkia UK as part of the EDF Group are committed to supporting the UK's drive to Net Zero through safe, sustainable and efficient energy delivery.

Within this commitment, Dalkia Engineering is establishing a dedicated 'New Nuclear' capability, enabling direct employment on New Build Nuclear projects across the UK as a trusted Tier 1 supply chain partner. This includes delivery of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and supporting engineering services under nuclear safety requirements and quality standards.

The Nuclear Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in developing, qualifying and managing the nuclear supply chain that underpins safe, compliant and cost-effective project delivery. 

This is a senior operational leadership role within Dalkia's Nuclear team, reporting to the Commercial and Supply Chain Director.
The Nuclear Supply Chain Manager will be accountable for building and maintaining a fit-for-purpose supply chain that supports Dalkia's nuclear delivery programme, ensuring SQEP suppliers and subcontractors, adherence to nuclear safety culture and compliance with nuclear standards.
The role demands a hands-on leader who combines procure and supply chain expertise and commercial acumen with a deep understanding of nuclear quality assurance, traceability, and safety case integration.
All candidates should have industry proven experience and relevant qualifications reflective of the role.
All senior roles will be expected to demonstrate and uphold the Dalkia Values and be an outstanding example of a supportive manager.

Key Responsibilities:    

•    Key advisor to the Commercial and Supply Chain Director and Senior Leadership team on all aspects of the supply chain.

•    Be the subject matter expert in the New Nuclear team for all aspects of the supply chain.

•    Develop, implement, manage and maintain a nuclear-complaint supply chain strategy.

•    Ensure a full understanding and application of quality assurance requirements including grading, hold points, lifetime quality records (LTQR), and traceability expectations associated with nuclear works.

•    Develop, lead and manage the supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification, audit and approval process, ensuring compliance with ISO 19443, ISO 9001 and all safety and quality standards and requirements embedded within the procurement and manufacturing oversight processes.

•    Establish and maintain supply chain performance management systems and metrics for quality, delivery, cost and compliance.

•    Implement and maintain supply chain assurance programmes, including surveillance, corrective action and continuous improvement tracking.

•    Implement and monitor controls for Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items (CFSI) prevention, detection, and reporting

•    Interface directly with client and licensee procurement/QA teams ensuring full alignment of supply chain standards, documentation and reporting.

•    Work closely with Commercial, Quality and Engineering functions to verify that supply chain documentation, materials, and manufacturing records meet nuclear quality assurance and lifetime quality records requirements.

•    Support project delivery teams with strategic sourcing, supply chain capability mapping, and resolution of supply chain risks.

•    Lead supply chain readiness reviews, including documentation for key hold points, manufacturing surveillance and lifetime records.

•    Support procurement planning, ensuring early supply chain engagement and risk mitigation.

•    Ensure full compliance with Dalkia's governance

•    Foster long-term supply chain partnerships to strengthen Dalkia's nuclear capability.

•    Ensure the formulation and upkeep of essential supply chain strategies, standards, procedures and processes integral to support the Dalkia nuclear business.

•    Ensure Dalkia have supply chain agreements, vetting procedures and audits in place to ensure compliance with nuclear policy and procedures.

•    Ensure supply chain compliance with all latest industry legislation, accreditation, requirements, and best practice. 

Minimum Qualifications/ Experience

•    Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline

•    Professional accreditation (CIPS, MCIPS, or similar) desirable

•    Proven track record of supply chain management in nuclear, defence or other highly regulated sectors

•    Demonstrated experience in supply chain qualification, auditing and compliance with Nuclear QA systems.

•    Understanding  of nuclear safety culture

•    Experience leading teams in high-integrity project environments

•    Strong engagement skills

Personal characteristics:    

•    An individual willing to lead and learn within a new evolving team.

•    An individual who promotes collaboration and accountability.

•    Demonstrates Humility, Positivity, Respect, Clarity, and Solidarity in all interactions.

•    Passionate about building sustainable, ethical supply chains.

•    Committed to continuous improvement and learning from experience

•    Upholds the highest standards of safety, quality and integrity.

Working Pattern of Attendance and Location(s):    

•    37hrs per week

•    Location:
o    Office location to be confirmed (likely between Hinkley Point, Aztec West – Bristol).
o    Regular travel to client offices, supply chain sites and project locations across the UK.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.